The Bucks’ preference is still tough to determine, with a strong case to be made for both Wiggins and Jabari Parker. Parker might be the safer choice, but Bucks could opt for Wiggins’ higher ceiling. less

2. Milwaukee – Andrew Wiggins, 6-8, SF, Kansas

The Bucks’ preference is still tough to determine, with a strong case to be made for both Wiggins and Jabari Parker. Parker might be the safer choice, but

The rebuilding plan was painful and might have been targeting Wiggins all along, but it can take shape with Parker, who can provide the frontcourt scoring to go with Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel. less

3. Philadelphia – Jabari Parker, 6-8, PF, Duke

The rebuilding plan was painful and might have been targeting Wiggins all along, but it can take shape with Parker, who can provide the frontcourt scoring to go

The Jazz could be tempted to choose one of the power forwards, despite their relative strength up front. But Smart has been impressive through workouts and could be a force in a Smart-Alec backcourt. less

5. Utah – Marcus Smart, 6-5, G, Oklahoma State

The Jazz could be tempted to choose one of the power forwards, despite their relative strength up front. But Smart has been impressive through workouts and

The Kings could deal the pick, but if Vonleh or Dario Saric are on the board, the Kings could find themselves an answer to their search for a power forward that would fit well next to DeMarcus Cousins. less

8. Sacramento – Noah Vonleh, 6-9, F, Indiana

The Kings could deal the pick, but if Vonleh or Dario Saric are on the board, the Kings could find themselves an answer to their search for a power forward that

Teams don’t draft based on need nearly as often as mock drafts indicate, but McDermott would be ideal for a team in need of perimeter shooting. Nik Stauskas will also be tempting and Dario Saric is a top 10 prospect. less

9. Charlotte – Doug McDermott, 6-8, F, Creighton

Teams don’t draft based on need nearly as often as mock drafts indicate, but McDermott would be ideal for a team in need of perimeter shooting. Nik Stauskas

The Sixers have to potential to be as busy on draft night as they have been since Sam Hinkie took over, but Saric’s frontcourt versatility would make him a solid pick, and would not duplicate players taken last season or with the third pick. less

10. Philadelphia – Dario Saric, 6-10, F, Cibona Zagreb

The Sixers have to potential to be as busy on draft night as they have been since Sam Hinkie took over, but Saric’s frontcourt versatility would make

Payne elicits a variety of opinions, but if the range-shooting potential he showed in collect holds up at the NBA distance, he could be a solid choice for the Timberwolves and a potential successor for Kevin Love. less

13. Minnesota – Adreian Payne, 6-10, F, Michigan State

Payne elicits a variety of opinions, but if the range-shooting potential he showed in collect holds up at the NBA distance, he could be a solid choice

LaVine's impressive workouts have turned heads, but he remains difficult to forecast as a combo guard that struggled late in the season. His obvious talents and versatility could make him a great value pick in the middle of the round. less

15. Atlanta – Zach LaVine, 6-6, G, UCLA

LaVine's impressive workouts have turned heads, but he remains difficult to forecast as a combo guard that struggled late in the season. His obvious talents and

Though Ennis fits the Bulls’ style more than he does that roster, likely to be a reliable, low-maintenance point guard, he could eventually fit a need, too, with Derrick Rose coming back from his injury and D.J. Augustin a free agent. less

16. Chicago – Tyler Ennis, 6-2, G, Syracuse

Though Ennis fits the Bulls’ style more than he does that roster, likely to be a reliable, low-maintenance point guard, he could eventually fit a need, too, with

P.J. Hairston and Rodney Hood would be very tempting here, but depending on what the Celtics get with their earlier pick, they could seem the sort of high-energy, full-sized center they need. They are also as likely to move up, down or all around in the draft. less

17. Boston – Jusuf Nurkic, 6-11, C, Bosnia

P.J. Hairston and Rodney Hood would be very tempting here, but depending on what the Celtics get with their earlier pick, they could seem the sort of high-energy,

Another team likely to be active in trade calls, especially if dialing the 612 area code in Minneapolis, the Suns could do well to take Hairston as a scorer and a potential replacement in the rotation if Eric Bledsoe or another P.J. (Tucker) departs as a free agent. less

18. Phoenix – P.J. Hairston, 6-5, G, Texas Legends

Another team likely to be active in trade calls, especially if dialing the 612 area code in Minneapolis, the Suns could do well to take Hairston as a scorer

Hood could go several spots earlier, but would be difficult to let slide again if he reaches this point, especially given his potential to grow into the sort of scorer the Bulls could use. T.J. Warren could fit well here, especially if Hood is gone. less

19. Chicago – Rodney Hood, 6-8, F, Duke

Hood could go several spots earlier, but would be difficult to let slide again if he reaches this point, especially given his potential to grow into the sort of scorer

Payton has held his own in workouts with guards with considerably greater profiles, potentially moving him up several draft boards, and the Raptors could be looking for help at the point should Kyle Lowry or Greivis Vasquez move on as free agents. less

20. Toronto – Elfrid Payton, 6-4, G, Louisiana Lafayette

Payton has held his own in workouts with guards with considerably greater profiles, potentially moving him up several draft boards, and the Raptors

The Thunder can wait for a player that could stay in Europe for a few seasons. Capela has the length and athleticism that Sam Presti usually seeks, and he has often been willing to wait on long-term prospects. less

21. Oklahoma City – Clint Capela, 6-11, F, Chalon

The Thunder can wait for a player that could stay in Europe for a few seasons. Capela has the length and athleticism that Sam Presti usually seeks, and he ... more

McDaniels suspect jump shot might keep him from going earlier, but many believe that will come around. He could add the athleticism at small forward that would work well, and could eventually be needed in the unlikely event Gordon Hayward leaves as a free agent. less

23. Utah – K.J. McDaniels, 6-6, F, Clemson

McDaniels suspect jump shot might keep him from going earlier, but many believe that will come around. He could add the athleticism at small forward that would work

The Bobcats could opt for more polished options defensively, but could believe that Steve Clifford would be able to help Early make the defensive transition to small forward and that he could give the production at the position the Bobcats need. less

24. Charlotte – Cleanthony Early, 6-7, F, Wichita State

The Bobcats could opt for more polished options defensively, but could believe that Steve Clifford would be able to help Early make the defensive

The Rockets tend to take more veteran prospects, but Anderson was productive enough at UCLA to fit Daryl Morey’s history. Anderson is more of a playmaker than most of the Rockets wings, enough to play the point on the offensive end, but could add depth at a thin position for the Rockets if they keep the pick or don’t opt for a draft-and-stash prospect. less

25. Houston – Kyle Anderson, 6-8, F, UCLA

The Rockets tend to take more veteran prospects, but Anderson was productive enough at UCLA to fit Daryl Morey’s history. Anderson is more of a playmaker than most ... more

The Heat do not expect their point guards to run the offense, but it might be time for some help with that job. With Mario Chalmers a free agent, Napier could give a different look at the position with the maturity needed for that roster. less

26. Miami – Shabazz Napier, 6-1, Connecticut

The Heat do not expect their point guards to run the offense, but it might be time for some help with that job. With Mario Chalmers a free agent, Napier could

As with many teams in the last third of the draft, the Suns could look to move the pick. If the Suns do bring in more rookies than they would prefer, Adams is one of several wing scorers that could help, especially if the Suns suffer losses in free agency. less

27. Phoenix – Jordan Adams, 6-4, G, UCLA

As with many teams in the last third of the draft, the Suns could look to move the pick. If the Suns do bring in more rookies than they would prefer, Adams is one of ... more

The Clippers could opt for one of the shooters – Glenn Robinson, C.J. Wilcox or Jordan Clarkson – on the board, but Grant’s athleticism, especially in the open floor, could make him a strong late in the first round. less

28. Los Angeles Clippers – Jerami Grant, 6-8, F, Syracuse

The Clippers could opt for one of the shooters – Glenn Robinson, C.J. Wilcox or Jordan Clarkson – on the board, but Grant’s athleticism,

The Spurs’ love of international talent could give Bogdanovic the edge. There are several options that could fit with the Spurs’ style, but Bogdanovic’s shooting touch makes the Serbian as good a guess as any. less

30. San Antonio – Bogdan Bogdanovic, 6-6, G, Partizan

The Spurs’ love of international talent could give Bogdanovic the edge. There are several options that could fit with the Spurs’ style, but